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Posted on 12/4/2011
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Posted on 12/4/2011
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Catastrophic Injuries
- Traumatic Brain Injuries in Iowa Are on the Rise Due to Youth Sports
- Misdiagnosing Cancer Means Medical Malpractice in Iowa
- What Are Your Rights After an Iowa Doctor Misdiagnoses Your Medical Condition?
- Iowa Childbirth Malpractice Could Result in Hypoxia Birth Injury
- Seniors Beware: Lower Standards of Care in Iowa Long-Term Care Facilities
Car, Truck & Motorcycle Accidents
- Heads Up: Traumatic Brain Injury May Follow a Cedar Rapids Auto Accident
- 5 Reasons For Winter Weather Truck Accidents in Eastern Iowa
- Preparing Your Vehicle for Winter Driving Could Help You Avoid an Iowa Car Crash
- What Happens When Truck Brakes Fail in Eastern Iowa?
- The Reality of Senior Drivers and Cedar Rapids Auto Accidents
Lead Poisoning
- Iowa Lead Poisoning Causes Three Common Complications
- 3 Types of Lead Poisoning Symptoms Iowa Residents Should Watch Out For
- Why You Should Hire a Certified Lead Safe Contractor for Iowa Home Renovation
- Where Can Lead Be Found in Iowa?
- Child Learning Disabilities Linked to Lead Poisoning
Product Liability
- Numbers Don’t Lie About Iowa Playground Injuries
- 8 Injuries that Occur from Defective Playground Equipment in Iowa
- Iowa Product Liability Lawyer Holds Companies Responsible for Damages Caused by Defective Medical Devices
- Defective Toys May Be Blamed for Your Toddler’s Injuries
- Drop-Side Crib Responsible for an Iowa Infant’s Death
Class Actions
- What are the Advantages of a Class Action Lawsuit?
- What is the Benefit of a Class Action Suit vs. a Private Lawsuit?
- Iowa Class Action Update
Consumer & Financial Fraud
- Debit Card Fraud Victimizes Iowa Consumers
- Tips to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Mail Fraud and Financial Fraud in Iowa
- Iowa Consumers: Beware of Common Sweepstakes Scams
- Tips to Avoid Being a Victim of Iowa Advance Fee Fraud
- How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Financial and Investment Fraud in Iowa
Business Litigation
- How to Protect Your Trade Secrets
- Insurance Companies May Deny Claims – Learn How to Dispute Them
- Why a Business Agreement is Necessary to Avoid Partnership Disputes in Iowa
- Finance Leases - A Viable Equipment Financing Option Or A Trip To Hell
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Ann E. Brown-Graff
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Ann Brown-Graff is a native of Cedar Rapids Iowa, where she currently resides with her husband and children.
She primarily represents individuals who have been harmed by others.
Education:
Ann attended Cornell College, where she graduated cum laude with a degree in Political Science. While at Cornell, Ann was inducted into the Phi Sigma Alpha Honor Society and given the Mark E. Hutchinson Scholarship for excellence in Political Science.
Ann attended the University of Iowa College of Law, where she graduated with distinction. While in law school, Ann was selected to participate in the Van Oosterhout Memorial Moot Court Competition and later served on the Moot Court Board as a student judge.
Ann attended the University of Iowa College of Law, where she graduated with distinction. While in law school, Ann was selected to participate in the Van Oosterhout Memorial Moot Court Competition and later served on the Moot Court Board as a student judge.
Professional Honors & Activities:
Ann is a member of American Association for Justice where she is a member of the Section on Toxic, Environmental and Pharmaceutical Torts and the Lead Paint Litigation Section.
Ann is also a member of the Iowa Association for Justice and Iowa Association of Women Attorneys.
Ann was selected to author the Iowa chapter on class actions in the American Bar Association's book, A Practitioner's Guide to Class Actions.
As part of her personal injury practice, Ann has represented numerous children and families who have been devasted by lead poisoning. These cases are particularly important to Ann because she believes strongly that every child has a right to live in a home that is safe and healthy and that those persons and corporations whose negligence cause children to be lead poisoned should be held accountable.
Ann is also a member of the Iowa Association for Justice and Iowa Association of Women Attorneys.
Ann was selected to author the Iowa chapter on class actions in the American Bar Association's book, A Practitioner's Guide to Class Actions.
As part of her personal injury practice, Ann has represented numerous children and families who have been devasted by lead poisoning. These cases are particularly important to Ann because she believes strongly that every child has a right to live in a home that is safe and healthy and that those persons and corporations whose negligence cause children to be lead poisoned should be held accountable.
Publications:
"Get The Lead Out" Lead Poisoning in Iowa
American Bar Association, A Practitioner's Guide to Class Actions, Iowa Chapter
American Bar Association, A Practitioner's Guide to Class Actions, Iowa Chapter
Bar Admissions:
Ann is a member of the Linn County Bar Association, Iowa Bar Association and the American Bar Association, where she is a member of the Labor and Employment Law Section.
Reported Cases
- Blazek v. Eastern Iowa Const., LLC, 764 N.W.2d 783 (Iowa App. 2009)
- Walters v. Prudential Ins. Co. of America, 2007 WL 4531311, (N.D.Iowa Dec 18, 2007)
- Walters v. Prudential Ins. Co. of America, 2007 WL 1385387, (N.D.Iowa May 08, 2007)
- Northrup v. Penford Products Co., 2006 WL 753218, (N.D.Iowa Mar 23, 2006)
- GreatAmerica Leasing Corp. v. Rohr-Tippe Motors, Inc., 394 F.Supp.2d 1058, (N.D.Iowa Oct 06, 2005)
- GreatAmerica Leasing Corp. v. Rohr-Tippe Motors, Inc., 387 F.Supp.2d 992, (N.D.Iowa Sep 06, 2005)
Court Admissions:
Ann is admitted to practice in all Iowa state courts as well as the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa's federal courts. She has also been admitted pro hac vice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.
Community Activities:
- Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys
American Association for Justice (Member of the Lead Paint Litigation Group)
Iowa Association for Justice
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- Why are contractors and painters charging more money for renovations in Iowa?
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